SOCIAL SCIENCES 16-04-2020

Heraldic Royal Crown of Spain

Let's start by analysing the results of the ALPHABET QUIZ. Most of you failed the question about "Spanish head of state". Let's make it clear once and for all:
The monarch, at present Felipe VI, is the HEAD of STATE.
The president, at present Pedro Sánchez, is the HEAD of GOVERNMENT and belongs to the Executive branch of power.

Today we're going to keep on learning about some more things that Spanish Constitution establihes in its articles.
So, the Constitution establishes in the article 1.3 that Spain is a Parliamentary monarchy. (click on the image to enlarge it)

Monarchy is a form of government in which a king or a queen is the head of state.
Do you remember that there can be an absolute monarchy and a parliamentary monarchy?
Can you tell me the difference between these two forms of government?
Read the descriptions below and complete the table in your notebook. Don't forget to write the date.
- The power of monarchy is limited by Parliament.
- There's no division of powers.
- King or queen has unlimited power.
- The monarch is head of state but he or she doesn't govern or make laws.
- The power is divided into legislative, executive and judicial branches.
- The monarch makes laws and delivers justice.

ABSOLUTE MONARCHY	PARLIAMENTARY MONARCHY

Now you're going to watch a video "Spanish Constitution". 
After watching it, answer the following questions in your notebook.  Copy the questions in yout notebook too.
1. Spain is highly decentralised country. How many autonomous communities and autonomous cities does it have?
2 What some of the areas(mentioned in the video) do autonomous communities manage on their own?
3. Is Spanish the only official language in Spain? What other co-official languages are there in Spain?

4. When is Spanish Constitution Day?